వెట్టిపెయ్యకు తొట్టిపెయ్య తోడు

This expression is used to describe how a small amount of foolishness, negative influence, or bad advice is sufficient to cause significant destruction or failure. It highlights that while building something takes effort, ruining it requires very little.

This expression is used to describe someone who acts with premature or excessive caution. It highlights the futility of trying to prepare for a major, long-term crisis (like a drought) with small, temporary measures (like cooked leftovers) that will likely spoil before they are even needed.

This expression is used to describe someone who talks a lot and makes grand promises or explanations, but performs very little actual work. It highlights the gap between big talk and small execution.

This proverb is used to emphasize making wise investments or spending money on things that appreciate in value. It compares buying clothes (which wear out and lose value) to buying livestock (which grows and produces profit), suggesting one should prioritize long-term growth over temporary material possessions.

This expression is used to describe how people with similar bad habits, questionable characters, or dishonest intentions tend to support and protect each other. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'Birds of a feather flock together' or 'Honor among thieves', often used in a negative context to highlight collusion between wrongdoers.

This proverb highlights how extreme poverty or desperate need can drive people to behave selfishly or erratically, ultimately causing them to lose the support and companionship of others. It suggests that when someone is struggling for basic survival, they might neglect their relationships or act in ways that alienate their friends.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone seeks protection or help from the very person who is likely to cause them harm. It highlights the foolishness of trusting a predator with its natural prey or putting a person in charge of something they are known to exploit.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two people or things provide mutual support, even if one's contribution is small. It often refers to a husband and wife or partners helping each other to make life more comfortable and manageable, just as mixing hot and cold water results in a pleasant temperature.

This proverb highlights the importance of animal husbandry and long-term planning. A heifer (young female cow) eventually grows to provide milk and offspring, ensuring a source of livelihood and financial security for a household. It suggests that small, diligent investments in livestock can eliminate poverty.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a severe or large-scale problem requires an equally strong or drastic measure to be solved. Just as a large animal like a camel needs a heavy tool (pestle) for treatment, major issues cannot be fixed with minor or delicate efforts.